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Directorate of film festivals calls for entries of 58th National Film Awards
MUMBAI: The Directorate of Film Festivals, a media unit under the Information & Broadcasting ministry, has set in motion the process for inviting entries for the 58th National Film Awards for 2010. The deadline for submission of entries has been kept for 7 April.
The awards (Swarna Kamal and Rajat Kamal) will be presented in three sections – feature films, non-feature films and best writing on cinema.
In case of feature films, there are 30 different awards that include: best feature film, the Indira Gandhi award for best debut film of a director, award for best popular film providing wholesome entertainment, the Nargis Dutt award for best feature film on National Integration and awards for films in regional languages.
Non-feature films carry twenty two different awards that has best non-feature film, best debut non-feature film of a director, best Anthropological/Ethnographic Film and best biographical/historical reconstruction/compilation film. In addition, there is also a National Award for Best Writing on Cinema which consists of two different awards – Best Book on Cinema and Best Critic.
The National Film awards aim at encouraging the production of films of aesthetic and technical excellence and social relevance contributing to the understanding and appreciation of cultures of different regions of the country in cinematic form, thereby also promoting integration and unity of the nation.
Only films certified by Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) are eligible for entry in these awards.
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MIFF 2026 to return to Mumbai; film entries open till April 12
19th edition to host WAVES Doc Bazaar, spotlighting global documentary talent
MUMBAI: The 19th edition of the Mumbai International Film Festival 2026 is set to take place from June 15 to 21 at the NFDC Complex, with film submissions currently open and the deadline fast approaching on April 12.
Organised by the National Film Development Corporation under the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, the biennial festival remains one of South Asia’s most prominent platforms for documentary, short fiction and animation films.
Filmmakers, producers and content creators from across the globe have been invited to submit entries via the Film Freeway platform for the Competition Section. Offline submissions will not be accepted, reinforcing a fully digital entry process.
MIFF 2026 continues to sweeten the deal with a robust awards pool of Rs 55 lakh. The coveted Golden Conch for Best Documentary carries a top prize of Rs 10 lakh, alongside multiple awards across categories, making it one of the most lucrative non-feature film festivals in the region.
A key highlight this year will be the second edition of the WAVES Doc Bazaar, scheduled from June 16 to 18 alongside the festival. Designed as a hub for collaboration, the Doc Bazaar will feature a co-production market, viewing rooms and a work-in-progress lab, bringing together global buyers, sellers and creators under one roof.
Since its inception in 1990, MIFF has built a reputation as a serious showcase for non-feature cinema, drawing participation from filmmakers worldwide. The previous edition saw over 350 films from more than 30 countries, underlining its growing international footprint.
With submissions closing soon and preparations underway, MIFF 2026 is shaping up to be a vibrant meeting point for storytelling, collaboration and cinematic craft, offering filmmakers both a stage and a springboard.
